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PUTTING ON SHOES

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO TEACH YOUR TODDLER INDEPENDENCE. SEE THE GUIDE FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO TEACH YOUR CHILD TO PUT THEIR SHOES ON.

HELPFUL TIPS

Your toddler’s shoes should be easy to put on
It is recommended that shoes for toddlers are supportive and have velcro straps or are easy to fasten
If your child is unable to do it, don’t just do it for them. Work together and help them to do it themselves

PUTTING ON SHOES IN 3 EASY STEPS

OPEN THE SHOE

Ask your child to get their shoes
Get them to sit down and put each shoe in front of the correct foot
Encourage them to undo the strap

PUT FOOT IN

Slowly put their foot in their shoes, explaining how you do it
Ask them to take the shoe off
Encourage your child to put the shoe on by themself

CLOSE THE SHOE

When correctly on their foot, show your toddler how to fasten their shoes
Ask them to unfasten them
Encourage them to fasten their shoes by themselves

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IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH DEVELOPMENT, PLEASE SPEAK TO A DOCTOR. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH YOUR BABY, PLEASE SEEK SUPPORT